Marc Sullivan
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1987)
Marc Sullivan was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 137 career games, he hit .186 with 67 hits, 5 home runs, and 28 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-10-01
- Last Game
- 1987-10-03
Full name: Marc Cooper Sullivan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 360 | 37 | 67 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 92 | .186 | .236 | .258 | .494 | -1,937 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.
Career OBP .236 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Career SLG .258 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.
Career OPS .494 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 32 | 69 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 15 | .174 | .257 (-32%) | .323 (-26%) | .390 (-26%) | .714 (-26%) | -283.1 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 41 | 119 | 15 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 32 | .193 | .257 (-25%) | .325 (-20%) | .395 (-36%) | .720 (-29%) | -540.8 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 60 | 160 | 11 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 43 | .169 | .262 (-36%) | .331 (-40%) | .415 (-43%) | .746 (-42%) | -1113.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 137 | 360 | 37 | 67 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 92 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -1,937 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (137 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 166 | 17 | 32 | 4 | 17 | .193 |
| Away | 74 | 194 | 20 | 35 | 1 | 11 | .180 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-03 | BOS | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-24 | BOS | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-18 | BOS | BAL | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987-09-15 | BOS | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-05 | BOS | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-08-29 | BOS | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-08-23 | BOS | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-08-19 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-08-14 | BOS | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-08-11 | BOS | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 137 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BOS | AL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $110,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Marc Sullivan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Marc Sullivan debuted on October 1, 1982 and played a final game on October 3, 1987. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Red Sox from 1982 to 1987. Sullivan, a catcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Sullivan is listed at 6'4" and 205 pounds. The birth record reads July 25, 1958, in Quincy, MA, USA. Sullivan's full given name, per the bio, is Marc Cooper Sullivan.
In 137 games and 360 at bats, Sullivan batted .186 with 67 hits, along with 5 home runs and 28 runs batted in. Sullivan's career OPS of .494 combines a .236 on-base mark with .258 slugging. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Sullivan's .186 average sits 28.4% below it. 1987 produced Sullivan's most hits, 27 of them for the Boston Red Sox. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .193 in 1986, did not top the league's .257.
Every defensive appearance on record for Sullivan, 137 games, came at catcher. Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 7 errors alongside 663 putouts and 52 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marc Sullivan
- What years did Marc Sullivan play?
- Marc Sullivan played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987.
- Was Marc Sullivan a pitcher?
- No. Marc Sullivan was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Marc Sullivan hit?
- Marc Sullivan hit 5 career home runs with 67 hits.
- What was Marc Sullivan's career batting average?
- Marc Sullivan batted .186 over his career, with 67 hits in 360 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marc Sullivan have?
- Marc Sullivan drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Marc Sullivan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marc Sullivan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.